Reviews
Luscious photographs and meticulous explanations of techniques and methods make this an essential reference guide and constant source of inspiration., Indispensable... an impassioned plea for packing beds tightly, interlacing species lightly, choosing plants that survive multiple stresses, [and] letting seed heads stand through winter., The release of this book marks a watershed moment. We are offered substantially greater insight into Piet Oudolfe(tm)s design process. Using original planting plans, e.g., Trentham Estate, Pottere(tm)s Fields Park, High Line, the authors explain in detail how Oudolf creates his gardens and landscapese It is destined to be required reading for aspiring landscape designers, landscape architects and those interested in naturalistic planting design., Planting establishes the 'new style' as a potent artistic and intellectual movement. This book has real meat. The liberal use of Oudolf's planting plans are reason alone to buy this book., eoe Planting establishes the e~new stylee(tm) as a potent artistic and intellectual movement. This book has real meat. The liberal use of Oudolfe(tm)s planting plans are reason alone to buy this book.e, No one does ecology-based plant harmonies better than these two, and it's just so sweepingly, stunningly beautiful., It treads a well-pitched line in providing gritty information to the professional and the amateur alike... It is fascinating to see this pinnacle of public naturalistic planting explained and contextualized., eoeThe book includes an extensive plant directory, which covers detailed information about each plant mentioned in the book; from the plant measurements, flowering season and spreading ability to the foliage architecture (plus lots more). It is a great guide for anyone wishing to try out the style Piet Oudolf uses in his magnificent gardens.e, In Planting: A New Perspective, Oudolf and Kingsbury detail what it takes to design, plant, and maintain the new nature-like landscapes. This is a how-to book that will leave you with the information, courage, and enthusiasm to approach your own landscape in a new way... The authors leave no doubt about the importance of natural beauty to human life, and they show how to reproduce aspects of it successfully, It treads a well-pitched line in providing gritty information to the professional and the amateur alike… It is fascinating to see this pinnacle of public naturalistic planting explained and contextualized., "Oudolf is eager to teach the rest of us how to recreate the effect in our home gardenseof particular interest are the book's detailed planting plans, which show how Oudolf, who designed a reclaimed landscape atop the abandoned railroad tracks of Manhattan's elevated High Line, deliberately creates a "layered look" that looks unstudied and provides year-round interest.", Packed with detailed and enticingly adaptable plans, the 280-page volume is a one-stop seminar of the Oudolfian system of gardening, which is as much about advance planning as it is about total chance. (Daily AD, Architectural Digest Blog), Top garden designers Oudolf and Kingsbury consider twenty-first-century gardening trends and challenges in this essential, informative, and inspiring guide., A fascinating and technical exposition of how Piet has changed the way plants are used. (The Telegraph), "Oudolf is eager to teach the rest of us how to recreate the effect in our home gardens...of particular interest are the book's detailed planting plans, which show how Oudolf, who designed a reclaimed landscape atop the abandoned railroad tracks of Manhattan's elevated High Line, deliberately creates a "layered look" that looks unstudied and provides year-round interest.", "Indispensable… an impassioned plea for packing beds tightly, interlacing species lightly, choosing plants that survive multiple stresses, [and] letting seed heads stand through winter." (The New York Times Book Review), Planting establishes the 'new style' as a potent artistic and intellectual movement. This book has real meat. The liberal use of Oudolf's planting plans are reason alone to buy this book., The book includes an extensive plant directory, which covers detailed information about each plant mentioned in the book; from the plant measurements, flowering season and spreading ability to the foliage architecture (plus lots more). It is a great guide for anyone wishing to try out the style Piet Oudolf uses in his magnificent gardens., Packed with detailed and enticingly adaptable plans, the 280-page volume is a one-stop seminar of the Oudolfian system of gardening, which is as much about advance planning as it is about total chance., You could get lost in the landscapes featured in this book. Oudolf and Kingsbury explain how to combine long-lived perennials and woody landscape plants to create gardens that mimic nature and provide interest year-round. Study it and you'll be one step closer to designing your own tumbling, flopping, blooming-meadow-inspired border of flowers, shrubs and grasses., In Planting: A New Perspective (Timber Press), written with fellow landscape architect Noel Kingsbury, Oudolf details for the first time the specific ingredients that go into his horticultural alchemy, and even includes original plans and plant charts., The release of this book marks a watershed moment. We are offered substantially greater insight into Piet Oudolf's design process. Using original planting plans, e.g., Trentham Estate, Potter's Fields Park, High Line, the authors explain in detail how Oudolf creates his gardens and landscapes... It is destined to be required reading for aspiring landscape designers, landscape architects and those interested in naturalistic planting design., "Indispensable. . . . an impassioned plea for packing beds tightly, interlacing species lightly, choosing plants that survive multiple stresses, [and] letting seed heads stand through winter." -- The New York Times Book Review "Luscious photographs and meticulous explanations of techniques and methods make this an essential reference guide and constant source of inspiration." -- Booklist "In Planting: A New Perspective (Timber Press), written with fellow landscape architect Noel Kingsbury, Piet Oudolf details for the first time the specific ingredients that go into his horticultural alchemy, and even includes original plans and plant charts." -- Elle Décor "This is a thoughtful, insightful guide that deserves serious consideration." -- Library Journal "It treads a well-pitched line in providing gritty information to the professional and the amateur alike... It is fascinating to see this pinnacle of public naturalistic planting explained and contextualized." -- The Guardian "No one does ecology-based plant harmonies better than these two, and it's just so sweepingly, stunningly beautiful...A fascinating and technical exposition of how Piet has changed the way plants are used." -- The Telegraph "In Planting: A New Perspective , Oudolf and Kingsbury detail what it takes to design, plant, and maintain the new nature-like landscapes. This is a how-to book that will leave you with the information, courage, and enthusiasm to approach your own landscape in a new way...The authors leave no doubt about the importance of natural beauty to human life, and they show how to reproduce aspects of it successfully." -- Landscape Architecture Magazine "A fascinating insight into Piet Oudolf's approach to design." -- Gardens Illustrated "Features groundbreaking design principles that can be applied to the home garden." -- Garden Design "For anyone who wants to emulate and understand what is happening in [the High Line's] naturalistic designs." -- Highlands Current "The book includes an extensive plant directory, which covers detailed information about each plant mentioned in the book; from the plant measurements, flowering season and spreading ability to the foliage architecture (plus lots more). It is a great guide for anyone wishing to try out the style Piet Oudolf uses in his magnificent gardens." -- The English Garden "A wonderful primer for the home garden." -- Chicago Tribune "No one does ecology-based plant harmonies better than these two, and it's just so sweepingly, stunningly beautiful." -- Pacific Northwest Magazine, "Oudolf is eager to teach the rest of us how to recreate the effect in our home gardens…of particular interest are the book's detailed planting plans, which show how Oudolf, who designed a reclaimed landscape atop the abandoned railroad tracks of Manhattan's elevated High Line, deliberately creates a "layered look" that looks unstudied and provides year-round interest.", In Planting: A New Perspective, Oudolf and Kingsbury detail what it takes to design, plant, and maintain the new nature-like landscapes. This is a how-to book that will leave you with the information, courage, and enthusiasm to approach your own landscape in a new waye The authors leave no doubt about the importance of natural beauty to human life, and they show how to reproduce aspects of it successfully, The release of this book marks a watershed moment. We are offered substantially greater insight into Piet Oudolf's design process. Using original planting plans, e.g., Trentham Estate, Potter's Fields Park, High Line, the authors explain in detail how Oudolf creates his gardens and landscapes... It is destined to be required reading for aspiring landscape designers, landscape architects and those interested in naturalistic planting design., Planting establishes the 'new style' as a potent artistic and intellectual movement. This book has real meat. The liberal use of Oudolf's planting plans are reason alone to buy this book., "Luscious photographs and meticulous explanations of techniques and methods make this an essential reference guide and constant source of inspiration." , The release of this book marks a watershed moment. We are offered substantially greater insight into Piet Oudolf's design process. Using original planting plans, e.g., Trentham Estate, Potter's Fields Park, High Line, the authors explain in detail how Oudolf creates his gardens and landscapes… It is destined to be required reading for aspiring landscape designers, landscape architects and those interested in naturalistic planting design., Indispensablee an impassioned plea for packing beds tightly, interlacing species lightly, choosing plants that survive multiple stresses, [and] letting seed heads stand through winter., No one does ecology-based plant harmonies better than these two, and it's just so sweepingly, stunningly beautiful. (Pacific NW Magazine), eoeNo one does ecology-based plant harmonies better than these two, and it's just so sweepingly, stunningly beautiful.e, eoePacked with detailed and enticingly adaptable plans, the 280-page volume is a one-stop seminar of the Oudolfian system of gardening, which is as much about advance planning as it is about total chance.e, It treads a well-pitched line in providing gritty information to the professional and the amateur alikee It is fascinating to see this pinnacle of public naturalistic planting explained and contextualized.
